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Dennis,
If your question was would letting the wires sit
against an exhaust manifold for initial break in be a bad idea, then I think it
was answered that it would indeed be bad. Remember that initial break in
you have not adjusted the carburetor and the exhaust often runs extra hot.
I don't think any plug wire would last more than a few minutes touching a 1000
degree manifold. In fact, you might want to use an old set of wires for
break in because the radiated heat even when you have the wires away from the
manifolds could damage them.
Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16
BFG R1
'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes |
275/40/17 Kumho MX
Thanks, Ronnie, it will
take more than a reply from one rude dude to chase me away. This list
has provided good information on several issues while installing the new 350
in my '65 SS.
The issue of silicone wires
on the manifolds was asked with regard to the initial firing of a brand new
engine and whether 30 minutes of running would hurt them, I intended to
install looms later. As you pointed out, no one really answered the
question.
My laptop stays in the
garage so questions can be posed to the list while working. My
pre-oiling question drew a bunch of replies and a solution within an
hour. This is real-time help.
Thanks again,
Dennis McGillis
1965 Malibu SS-350
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:44
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] plug
wires
geez, i thought we
were all here to learn, dont read
all the e - mails that come over,
but the plug wire issue caught my
eye, i have one wire that really
takes the heat, tried a few
different things, jegs has a ceramic
boot, this looks instresting but
expensive, as far as a dumb
question, sorry to say there is
none, if that guy is in the
dumb boat, i will make him move
over so i can get my oar in
the water, together the boat will
at least travel straight, as far
as the jibes at this ones expense,
a little disapointed in the ones
who were not to offer any ideas,
hope he stays on the list, after
all thats why we are here, right ?
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